OpenAI takes on Google with new browser
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser based on ChatGPT. The new launch adds more pressure on Google, following last year’s addition of search in ChatGPT. “Your browser is where all of your work, tools, and context come together,” reads a statement...
Bigger businesses have bigger security blind spots
As organisations scale, their human-centric security governance appears to weaken, creating significant business risk. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4’s 2025 Africa Human Risk Management Report. Other key findings from a continent-wide study of business...
Crowdfunding market is slowing down
In recent years, the crowdfunding market has been yo-yoing - with the annual growth rate falling by 6% and 4% in 2020 and 2022 respectively, and then rising to an average of 2,5% for the past two years. However, after a steady increase in 2023 and 2024, the entire...
Virtual reality market to hit $57bn by 2030
Despite the challenges that will limit the adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology, the global VR market is forecast to grow from $11-billion in 2023 to $57-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 26% over the period - according to GlobalData. The research group’s latest...
Lazarus rises again … targeting cryptocurrency
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers used a fake cryptogame website that exploits a...
SA needs to address toxic masculinity
The Men’s Foundation of South Africa has issued an urgent call to action on addressing the toxic masculinity that continues to fuel stigma around men's health issues in the country - including mental health and prostate cancer. “Toxic masculinity is one of the most...
Nvidia CEO says India should manufacture its own AI
Artificial intelligence will be the driving force behind India’s digital transformation, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global leadership, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at this week’s Nvidia AI Summit in Mumbai. Addressing a crowd of entrepreneurs,...
Equinix adds to mushrooming SA data centres
Nasdaq-listed digital infrastructure company, Equinix, has opened its first international business exchange (IBX) data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa – JN1 – which it says is a key facility within its global network. Equinix says that the JN1 site is in a...
Digitisation, cloud is improving business outcomes
Kathy Gibson reports – South African organisations are increasingly using cloud services to unlock opportunities and improve business outcomes. Pandelani Munyai, group CIO of Transnet, explains that key considerations when adopting cloud included improved security and...
Cloud key to SA’s digitalisation goals
Kathy Gibson reports – Government has a firm policy t drive digital innovation, with the aim of improving service delivery while helping to uplift citizens. Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani, director-general of the Department of Communications and Digital...
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First Distribution gains Veeam Accredited Service Partner status
First Distribution has achieved recognition as a Veeam® Accredited Service Partner (VASP) in the Veeam ProPartner Network, indicating First Distribution’s experience and expertise in delivering quality professional services. “The VASP programme is by invitation only,...
Flexible future for workforce who want to plug in from anywhere
The decision by thousands of businesses to deploy a remote-based workforce over the past six months initially emerged as a forced response to an unprecedented crisis, rather than a chosen strategy. By Garsen Naidu, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at Cisco However, over the...
Lits is new AURA chairman
Alon Lits has been appointed as chairman of security and safety platform AURA, with immediate effect. Previously GM for Uber sub-Saharan Africa, Lits aims to assist Aura CEO, Warren Myers, to maximise the opportunities that exist for the growing platform business. “In...
Yellowbrick accelerates analytics at BMW Group Financial Services
Hybrid cloud data warehouse company Yellowbrick Data has been selected by BMW Group Financial Services to improve the group’s analytics performance and capabilities. BMW Group Financial Services provides finance and leasing options for BMW Group automobiles and...
Digitally-driven self-service enhances insurers’ customer experience
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Key considerations for contact centre investments
Technology investments into cloud, contact centre and process have become critical to business success. These solutions allow for organisations to improve the way they interact with customers, improve experiences, and proactively manage processes and systems. They are...
Standardisation compliance a way to tackle corruption
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SA retailers should think differently to leverage Black Friday 2020
The retail cash bonanza that is Black Friday will have to be approached differently this year in view of Covid-19 prevention measures. But retailers that get it right, can end 2020 on a reasonably high note and set themselves up for growth and success. Last year, was...
Cisco unveils simplified partner program, new platforms
Cisco's 25th annual Partner Summit kicked off virtually yesterday with nearly 13 000 partners in attendance representing 157 countries. Sessions and announcements are focused on being "Future Ready", providing partners with the latest business and technology insights...
Huawei Drives Continuous Innovation built on Robust Partners
Huawei has a long history of collaborating with other industry giants. Over the past decades, Huawei has worked with various organizations across industries, incorporating with each other’s edge to develop a wide range of solutions for the customers. ...
JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist to join a highly skilled team developing sustainable cloud solutions and user interfaces for critical product validation systems. The team supports integration and testing of key...
IT Project Manager (Junior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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Intermediate .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior District Project Managers at Takora
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IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands
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React Native Developer (Hybrid)
Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Intermediate React Native Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate...
BI Data Engineer (Remote)
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Senior District Project Managers at Takora – North West North West
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IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
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